Al Rahba

Previous Race Results for Al Rahba

Stewards' Reports for Al Rahba

A pre-race veterinary examination of MH DHAWI (AE), which had been fractious when being transported to the track, revealed the horse to have lacerations to both back hocks, however MH DHAWI (AE) was declared suitable to race. FOLADH (AE) which was fractious in the mounting yard was unable to be loaded into the barriers. Stewards ordered the late withdrawal of FOLADH (AE) at 5.00pm. The stable representative of Dr J Bittar, the trainer of FOLADH (AE), was notified that prior to the horse being entered to race again it must complete two satisfactory stalls test. JAP DOONICK (AE) was slow to begin. On jumping MH DHAWI (AE) shifted in and bumped AFLATOON (AE). Shortly after the start NAJM (FR) and HAB NESSNAS (AE) bumped. At the start MUNZADE (FR) and NEBRASSA AL ASAYL (US) made contact. In the early stages DIG DAGON (AE) over-raced. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, MUNZADE (FR), which was over-racing, shifted out and bumped RAAD W’RSAN (AE). NAJM (FR) raced wide in the middle stages. HAB NESSNAS (AE) was held up for a clear run in the early part of the straight. Approaching the 200 metres AF MUTAJANNI (AE), when racing greenly, shifted in and had to be steadied off the heels of NAWFAL AL REEF (AE). A post-race vet exam of CALLATERAL (US) revealed the horse to have a laceration to its left fore heel.

Ajban

Previous Race Results for Ajban

Stewards' Reports for Ajban

AL HAMRA (AE) was extremely unruly in the paddock. The stable representative of Dr J Bittar, the trainer of AL HAMRA (AE), was notified that prior to the mare being entered to race again she must successfully paddock school to the Steward’s satisfaction. DESERT ROSE (US) and JAZEERAH AL REEF (AE) were both slow to begin. On jumping VALERIA DE LAGARDE (FR) shifted out and bumped RICHLY BLESSED (US). Racing out of the straight the first time DAANAH (FR) raced wide. Near the 200 metres AL HAMRA (AE) steadied and shifted to the inside of SHAJARET EDDOR AL REEF (AE) which lay outwards. When questioned, apprentice S Al Mazrooei (DAANAH [FR]), explained that he had been instructed to let DAANAH (FR) stride and after racing wide early, the horse had then commenced to over race.

Finishing Position

Horse

Comments

01

Hk Ahlawiya (AE)

Mid-division, smooth progress 500m out, led 100m out, comfortably

02

Shajaret Eddor Al Reef (AE)

Mid-division, smooth progress 800m out, led 400m out, headed 100m out

03

Al Hamra (AE)

Mid-division, chased leaders 500m out, kept on same pace final 300m

04

Richly Blessed (US)

Settled rear, never near to challenge but kept on same pace final 400m

Madinat Zayed

Previous Race Results for Madinat Zayed

Stewards' Reports for Madinat Zayed

SIMBAR DU LOUP (FR) commenced awkwardly and lost ground. GALI RICH (US) commenced awkwardly. On jumping RAKED (FR) and BURJ KHALIFA (FR) bumped. FAROOQ (AE) over-raced in the early stages throwing its head up. Approaching the 100 metres RAGDAN (AE) when taking a run on the outside of TAKAAMUL (GB) was inconvenienced and carried out when TAKAAMUL (GB) lay outwards.

Finishing Position

Horse

Comments

01

Ragdan (AE)

Mid-division, ridden 600m out, not much room 300m out, kept on well, led final stride

Al Raha Beach

Previous Race Results for Al Raha Beach

Stewards' Reports for Al Raha Beach

At the barrier stalls the saddle of NOOR EINY (AE) had to be adjusted. NOOR EINY (AE) and SHEIKH DOWN (US) were both slow to begin. MILLION (AE) commenced awkwardly. BARNAAMAJ (FR) hung out throughout. RICHLEAU (US) hung out badly throughout. Mr E Oertel, the trainer of RICHLEAU (US), was notified that prior to the mare being entered to race again it must complete a satisfactory track gallop. Approaching the 400 metres MH AREEB (AE) was held up. Passing the 400 metres MILLION (AE) had difficulty in obtaining a clear run. A post-race veterinary examination of ALFIRSAAN (FR) failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

Al Taweelah

Previous Race Results for Al Taweelah

Stewards' Reports for Al Taweelah

MUJRAYAAT (IRE) and MAQARAAT (IRE) were both slow to begin. MALEKOV (IRE) which was fractious in the barrier and was slow to begin. UDABAA (IRE) raced wide without cover throughout. MOONLIGHT DASH (GB) was held up for a clear run rounding the home turn. On straightening JANOOD (IRE) when tiring, mistrode becoming unbalanced. Passing the 200 metres MALEKOV (IRE) had to be checked off the heels of MUJRAYAAT (IRE), which shifted in. P Dobbs, the rider of MUJRAYAAT (IRE), was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of ERA Rule 69(i), in that he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of MALEKOV (IRE), resulting in MALEKOV (IRE) having to be checked. P Dobbs had his license to ride in races suspended for 3 race-meetings (AL AIN 31st January 2014, MEYDAN 1st February 2014 and ABU DHABI 2nd February).

Finishing Position

Horse

Comments

01

Moonlight Dash (GB)

Tracked leaders, led 300m out, ran on well, comfortably

02

Amaan (USA)

Mid-division, chased leaders 500m out, ran on final 300m, but no chance with winner